Lingerie clasp



July 27 5 1926. 1,593,787

G.R.ADAMS LINGERIE CLASP Filed Feb. 15, 1926 a ATToPA/EY Patented July27, 1926.

UNHTSEE GEORGE E. ADAMS, OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

LINGERIE CLASP.

Application filed February 15, 1926. Serial No. 88,263.

This invention relates to a novel and improved form of lingerie clasp.Certain styles of ladies lingerie employ straps which extend over theshoulders for holding the bodice thereof in place. There is a tendencyfor these straps to slip from the shoulders and onto the arms. Toprevent this, it is ordinary to use what is called a lingerie claspwhich engages each strap and which also is attached to the outer garmentof the wearer. It is highly desirable to have a lingerie clasp whichwill release the lingerie stra as when the outer garment is removed sohat the straps or the outer garment will not be torn or otherwisedamaged.

It is an object of my invention to provide a lingerie clasp which willengage a lingerie strap and hold it in place but wlll release it ifsuflicient pull is exerted thereon.

It is another object of this invention to provide a lingerie clasp ofthe character mentioned which is very simple and neat in design and maybe worn without being noticed.

Other objects and particular advantages of my invention will be mademanifest hereinafter.

Referring to the drawing which is for illustrative purposes only,

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary view illustrating the utility of the invention.

Fig. 2 is a section taken on the line 22 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the invention.

Fig. 4 is a horizontal section taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a section similar to Fig. 4 but showing the clasp bar of theinvention in closed position.

Fig. 6 is a section taken on the line 6-6 of Fig. 4.

Referring to Figs. 3 to 6 inclusive, my invention hasa body 11. The body11 consists of an elongated web portion 12, from the opposite sides ofwhich there project edge walls 13, these edge walls 13 extendingparallel and in the same direction from the web 12. At one end of thebody 11 there is formed a pair of ears 15, these ears being en ged partthe s de ells 13. The e ears 15 are disposed directly opposite from oneanother, as best shown in Figs. 3 and 6. Trnnnions 16 extend intoopenings formed in the cars 15 for pivotally securing a clasp bar 17 tothe body 11. The clasp bar 17 is adapted to swing between a closedposition shown in Fig. 5 and an unclosed position as shown in Figs. 3and 4. When the clasp bar 17 is in closed position it extendssubstantially parallel to the web 12 of the body 11. and when it is inopen position it extends substantially at right angles to the web of thebody 11. The clasp bar 17 is bent to extend laterally near the pivotedend thereof as indicated at 19, so as to provide a main offset portion20. The extreme end of the clasp bar 17 is bent inwardly as indicated at21. Therefore, when the clasp bar 17 is in closed position, asillustrated in Fig. 5, there is a space provided between the offsetportion 20 of the clasp bar 17 and the body 11.

The end of the body 11 opposite from the ears 15 is provided with a pairof flanges 23 which are pressed against the front face of the web 12.The flanges 28 are provided for the purpose of attaching a spring 24 tothe body 11. The free end of the spring 24 extends through an elongatedopening 25 formed in the clasp bar 17 at the laterally bent part 19thereof. An inwardly extend ing hook 27 is formed at the extreme end ofthe spring 24. The tendency of the spring 24 is to lie flat against thefront face of the web 12. Since it is deflected from this position andextended through the opening 25,

there is always a pressure against the wall of the opening 25 adjacentto the bodv 11.

When the clasp bar 17 is in closed os tion, the spring 24 rests in theposit on shown in Fig. 5, and exerts a resilient p e sure on the pivotedend of the clasp br 17 and resiliently holds it in this closed position.lVhen the clasp bar 17 is moved into open position it may be swung untilthe hook 27 engages the outer face thereof. at which time it cannot beswung any farther. The resilient pressure placed on the clasp bar 17 atthis time is in a direction indicated by the arrow 29 of Fig. 4, and theclasp bar 17 therefore retained in'open position The Web 12 is providedwith an opening 81 below the flanges 23. Extending through the opening31 is a continuation of the spring 2 l- Which comprises a pin 32 of theinvention. The pin 32 may be held in pinning position by a pocket whichis illustrated clearly in Fig. 6. The pocket 53 is formed from anextending tip of the Web portion 12 which is bent bael: parallel to theWeb 12 and one edge bent down against the Web 12 as shown in Fig. 6.This PlOVlGBS the pocket inwhich the point of the pin may rest. Themetal the tip 34 is also bent outwardly to form a retaining groove 36 inthe outer surface oi the pocket 33 in Which the pin 32 will tend to beretained by its resilient outward p;essure. From the opposite end of theWeb 12 there extends a short tip of metal 08 which isbentup to cover theends of the flanges 23-and to overlap the bent end 21 01" the bar 17when it is in closed position Sl\ in Fig. 5. I

In using the lingerie pin of this invention the pin 32 is extendedthrough an outer garment 40, as illustrated in Figs. 1 and :2, and thefree end thereof is then hooked in the pocket The clasp bar 17 may bemoved into open position and a lingerie strap, as

indicated at all, may be extended in Contact with the-frontsid or thelower side of the body 11. The clasp bar 17 is then removed from openposition into closed position so that it'surronnds the lower Dart o1 thelingerie strap 41. lhe bent end 21 of the clasp bar 17 may engagetheilanges 23, as shown. By providing the clasp bar 17 withan oilportiona channel is provided to r c the lingerie strap 4-1. It the wearer for;to unpin the lingerie clasp, which is o" done, there vvill be no damagewhen the enter garment or dress 4:0 is reinoved. 'l he clasp bar 1'? in'ier'ely swung into open position against the action of the spring 24,and the lingerie strap 41 is'released.

.JZOHI the foregoing description it will be readily perceived that thelingerie clasp of my invention entirely prevents any da-.. being done tothe users clothing. The cl p bar and spring arrangement 1''? and 94- ofthe invention is extremely simple and c5 ctive. The resilient pressureof the springs on the clasp. bar 1? does not have to be very much toretain the lingerie strap on the shoulders; therefore, a very light pullwill inove-the clasp bar 17 into open position to release the lingeriestrap 41. However, Whilethe outer clothing 10 rests-'relativc-zly closeto the body the elasp'bar 1'? will re main in closed position, and theoverlapping relation ofthe clasp bars bent end'Qland the bent body'tip'38 Will eil eetually retain p il against" removal from thee'l tl t saidc l -0 said body into an open posisp bar is in closed position, and to.y hold said clasp bar in open position when said clasp bar in openposition; and a pin secured to said elongated Web portion on theopposite side from said clasp bar.

i lingerie clasp comprising a body eonting ot a flat elongatedWebportionhavextending from the sides'of said ted portion near one end thereof; aclasp oar pivotally attached to said ears, said clasp barbe'ingsivingable from a closed position substantially parallel to saidbody into an open position; a spring bent centrally to form a pointedpin portion and a clasp actuating portion ;,niea'ns for securing" saidspring near the bend therein to ea l body at the opposite end from saidears so that said clasp actuating portion extends from said securingmeans and engages said clasp bar near the pivotal axis thereof, and

' ears so that the pin portion of said spring e1;- tends "from saidsecuring means along the reverse side of the body to the opposite endthereof; and a pockett'orined upon said bod v to receive the pointed endof said pin portion.

A combination as set forth in claim it in which the tip o'f'said claspbar is bent toward said body; and a tip iorined on an end of said bodybent toward said clasp bar so that thetvro aforesaid tips will overlap-WllGH said clasp bar is in closed position.

i. A lingerie clasp comprising: a body cons sting oi? a fiat elongatedweb portion havi g ears extending from the sites of said flat elongatedportion near one end thereof; a clasp bar pivot y attached to said ears,said clasp bar being swingable from a closed position substantiallyparallelto said body into an open position; a spring bent centrally toform a pointed pin portion and a cl .v p actuating portion; securingflange provided in body, said flange being: bent-down upon said spring,when the bend reel} is positioned in said-aperture and therebysec-n-ring said spring to said bOC actnating portion; er ends said set,..;'fflange-antl" ssaid clasp bar near the pivotal axis thereof, and sothat the pin portion of said spring extends from said securing flangealong the reverse side of the body to the opposite end thereof; and apocket formed upon said body to receive the pointed end of said pinportion.

5. A lingerie clasp comprising: a body consisting of a flat elongatedWeb portion having ears extending from the sides of said fiat elongatedportion near one end thereof; a clasp bar pivotally attached to saidears, said clasp bar being swingable from a closed positionsubstantially parallel to said body into an open position; a spring bentcentrally to form a pointed pin portion and a clasp actuating portion;means for securing said spring near the bend therein to said body at theopposite end from said cars so that said clasp actuating portionefltends from said securing means and engages said clasp bar near thepivotal axis thereof, and so that the pin portion of said spring extendsfrom said securing means along the reverse side of the body to theopposite end thereof; a pocket formed upon said body to receive thepointed end of said pin portion; a tip bent froin the end of said claspbar toward said body; and a tip formed on an end of said body and benttoward said clasp bar so that the two aforesaid tips will even lap whensaid clasp bar is in closed position.

6. A lingerie clasp comprising: a body consisting of a flat elongatedweb portion having ears extending from the sides of said flat elongatedportion near one end thereof; a clasp bar pivotally attached to saidcars, said clasp bar being swingable from a closed positionsubstantially parallel to said body into an open position; a spring bentcentrally to form a pointed pin portion and a clasp actuating portion; asecuring flange formed upon said body at the opposite end thereof fromsaid ears opposite an aperture provided in said body, said flange beingbent down upon said spring, when the bend thereof is positioned in saidaperture, and thereby securing said spring to said body so that saidclasp actuating portion extends from said securing flange and engagessaid clasp bar near the pivotal axis thereof, and so that the pinportion of said spring extends from said securing flange along thereverse side of the body to the opposite end thereof; a pocket formedupon said body to receive the pointed end of said pin portion; a tipbent from the end of said clasp bar toward said body; and a tip formedon an end of said body and bent toward said clasp bar so that the twoaforesaid tips will overlap when said clasp bar is in closed position.

7. A lingerie clasp comprising: a body consisting of a flat elongatedweb portion having ears extending from the sides of Said flat elongatedportion near one end thereof; a clasp bar pivotally attached to saidears, said clasp bar being swingable from a closed positionsubstantially parallel to said body into an open position; a spring forresilient ly holding said clasp bar in closed position and in openposition, said spring being secured to the opposite end of said bodyfrom said cars, said spring extending through an opening in said claspbar and tending to close said clasp bar, said spring having a stopformed upon its end which limits the open position of said clasp bar;and a pin secured to said body on the side opposite from said spring.

8. A lingerie clasp comprising: a body consisting of a fiat elongatedweb portion having ears extending from the sides of said fiat elongatedportion near one end thereof; a clasp bar pivotally attached to saidears, said clasp bar being swingable from a closed positionsubstantially parallel to said body into an open position, said barhaving an outwardly offset portion which provides a space between saidbody and said clasp bar when the latter is in closed position; a springfor resiliently holding said clasp bar in closed position and in openposition, said spring being secured to the opposite end of said bodyfron said ears, said spring ex tending through an opening in said claspbar and tending to close said clasp bar; and a pin secured to said bodyon the side opposite from said spring.

9. A lingerie clasp comprising: a body consisting of a flat elongatedweb portion having ears extending from the sides of said flat elongatedportion near one end thereof; a clasp bar pivotally attached to saidears, said clasp bar being swingable from a closed positionsubstantially parallel to said body into an open position, said barhaving an outwardly offset portion which provides a space between saidbody and said clasp bar when tl e latter is in closed position; a springbent centrally to form a pointed pin portion and a clasp actuatingportion; means for securing said spring near the bend therein to saidbody at the opposite end from said ears so that said clasp actuatingportion extends from said securing means and engages said clasp bar nearthe pivotal axis thereof, and so that the pin portion of said springeiztends from said securing ineans along the revere side of he body tothe opposite end thereof; and a pocketforrned upon said bod to receivethe pointed end of said pin por tion.

10. A lingerie clasp comprising: a body consisting of a fiat elongatedweb portion having ears extending from the sides of said flat elongatedportion near one end thereof; a clasp bar pivotally attached to saidears, said clasp bar being swingable from a closed positiqllsabstaatiallysparallel o said. body.

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into an openposition, said bar having an outwardly offset portion whichprovides a (pace between said body and said clasp bar when the ter is inclosed position; a spring bent centrally to' form oointed pin portionand a clasp actuating portion; securing flange li'orn'ied upon said bodyat the opposite end thereof from said ears opposite an aperture providedin said body, said flange being bent down upon said spring, when thebend thereof is positioned in said aperture, and thereby securing saidspring to said body so that aid clasp actuating portion extends fromsaid securing flange and engages said clasp bar near the pivotal axisthereof, and so that the pin portion of said spring extends from saidsecuring flange along the rerersc side of the body to the opposite endthereof; and pocket formed upon said body to rec -ve the pointed end ofsaidpin porion.

A; lii; consisting 'rie clasp comprising: a body a llat elon ated webportion having ears ending from the sides 01 said lltlb elongatedportion near one end thereof; a clasp bar pivotally attached to saidears, said claso bar being swingable from a'closed positionsubstantially parallel to said body into an open position, said barhaving an outwardly otlset portion which provides a space between saidbody and said clasp bar when the latter is in. closed position; a springbent centrally to form a pointed pin portion and a clasp actuatingportion; means for securing said spring near the bend therein to saidbody at the opposite end from said'ears so that said clasp actuatingportion extends tron'i said securing means and engages said clasp barnear the pivotal axis thereof, and so that the pin portion of saidspring err tends from said securing nieans along the r verse side of thebody to the opposite end th-re 't; pocket formed upon said body toreceive the pointed end of said pin portion; a tip bent from the end ofsaid clasp bar toward said body; and a tip formed on an end of said bodyand bent toward said clasp bar so that the two aforesaid tips willoverlap when said clasp bar is in closed position. 19,. A lingerie claspcomprising: a body consisting of a flat elongated web poi.- having; earsextending from the sides of flat elongate-d portion near one end thereta, clasp bar pivotally' attached to said or said claspbar beingswingable from a closed position substantially parallel to said bodyinto an open position, said. bar havingan outwardly oilset portion whichprovides a between sa-ic body and said clasp bar when the latter is inclosed posi ion; spring bent cent-rally to forin apoint-edpin portionand a'c'las'p actuatingoortion; a se' curing tl-air toianed uponsa lbody; at the o'sit" .L-

dies-re appson @145} flange-being bent down upon said spring, when thebend thereofis positioned in said aperture, and thereby securing saidspring to said body so'that said clasp actuating por tion extends fromsaid securing flange and engages said clasp bar near the pivotal axisthereof, and so that the pin portion of said spring extends from saidsecuring flange along the reverse side of the body to the opposite endthereof; a pocket i'orniezl upon said ody to receive the pointed end ofsaid pin portion; a tip bent from the end of said clasp bar toward saidbody; and a tip formed on an end of said body and bent toward said claspbar so that the two storei-said tips will overlap when said clasp bar isin closed position.

13. A lingerie clasp comprising: r bo consisting of a flat elongated webpoi:

lianng extending llOLii nie s .les or i Lia't elongated portion near oneend thereof; a clasp bar pivotallyattached to s; "d ems,

said clasp bar being swingable from closed position substantiallyparallel to l body into an open position, said bar having an outwardlyotlset portion which provides a sp. cc between said body and said claspbar when the or is in closed position; :1

spring for iliently holding said clasp bar in closed position and inopen positiorn said b secured to the o )posite end oi' said body reinsaid ears, said spring extending through an opening in said clasp barand tending to close said clasp bar, said spring; having a stop "formedupon its end which limits the open position of said clasp bar: and a pinsecured to said body on the side opposite from said spring.

A lingerie comprising: an elongated body; a clasp bar pivoted to saidbody a one end thereof, said clasp bar haying; open and a closedposition; spring v.' tached to said body, said siring said clasp bar insuch a manner as to resiliently hold sad clasp bar in open p: ition andalso in closed positi n: and a pin secured to said body on the sideopposite from said clasp bar.

15. A lingerie clasp comprising: an elongated body; a clasp ba pivotedto said body near one end thereof, said clasp bar having; closedposition in which it lies substantially parallel to said body and anopen position in which it extends substantially at right angles to saidbody; a spring tached to said body, said spring en a; said clasp bar insuch a manner as to ently'hold said clasp bar in open position;andalso'in closed position; and a pin so cured to said body on theside01 positc it or. saidclasp bar.

16. A lingerie-clasp comprising: an elongated body; aclasp bar pivotedto said body near oneend thereo said clasp barli'eving' oi closed:position hich it ies substantially parallel to said body and an openposition in Which it extends snbstantially at right angles to said body;a spring attached to said body, said spring engaging said clasp bar insuch a manner as to resiliently hold said clasp bar in open position andalso in closed position, said spring extending along said body, the freeend thereof engaging said clasp bar and exerting a pressure thereontowards said body; and a 10 pin secured to said body on the sideopposite from said clasp bar.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand at Los Angeles,California, this 9th day of February, 1926.

' GEORGE R. ADAMS.

